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Many people seek to get admission in CA to make their career in this particular field. CA is the qualification of accountancy that consists of different parts. The number of the paper varies depending upon each part. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan is responsible to conduct the exams of the CA. The students have to clear all the parts step by step to accomplish their degree.
CA Papers
Checkout the CA papers which are as follows.
- Assessment of Fundamental Competencies (AFC) 4 Papers
- Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF) 9 Papers
- Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP) 6 Papers
- Multi-subject Assessment (MSA) 2 Papers
Paper Distribution For Certificate In Accounting And Finance (CAF)
| Category | Subject | Time | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAF-1 | Financial Accounting and Reporting-I | 3 hours | 100 marks | 9 |
| CAF-2 | Tax Practices | 3 hours | 100 marks | 8 |
| CAF-3 | Cost and Management Accounting | 3 hours | 100 marks | 9 |
| CAF-4 | Business Law | 3 hours | 100 marks | 10 |
| CAF-5 | Financial Accounting and Reporting-II | 3 hours | 100 marks | 9 |
| CAF-6 | Managerial and Financial Analysis | 3 hours | 100 marks | 8 |
| CAF-7 | Company Law | 3 hours | 100 marks | 11 |
| CAF-8 | Audit and Assurance | 3 hours | 100 marks | 8 |
| - | Writing Skills Test | 1 hour and 15 minutes | 40 marks | 3 |
Paper Distribution For Certified Finance And Accounting Professional (CFAP)
| Category | Subject | Time | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFAP-1 | Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting | 3 hours and 30 minutes | 100 | 5 |
| CFAP-2 | Advance Corporate Laws and Practices | 3 hours and 30 minutes | 100 | 8 |
| CFAP-3 | Strategy and Performance Measurement | 3 hours and 30 minutes | 100 | 7 |
| CFAP-4 | Business Finance Decisions | 3 hours and 30 minutes | 100 | 5 |
| CFAP-5 | Tax Planning and Practices | 3 hours and 30 minutes | 100 | 7 |
| CFAP-6 | Audit, Assurance and Related Services | 3 hours and 30 minutes | 100 | 6 |
Paper Distribution For Multi Subject Assessment (MSA)
| Category | Subject | Time | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSA-1 | Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional Competence | 4 hours and 15 minutes | 100 | 3 |
| MSA-2 | Management Professional Competence | 4 hours and 15 minutes | 100 | 3 |
Open Book Papers
Many of the CA exams are open book papers in which the competent authority has provided the list of the books that students can use while solving the papers. Following are the CA open book papers
- CAF-7 Financial Accounting and Reporting – II
- CFAP-1 Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting
- CFAP-2 Corporate Laws
- CFAP-4 Business Finance Decisions
- CFAP-5 Advanced Taxation
- CFAP-6 Audit, Assurance, and Related Services
- MSA-1 Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional
- MSA-2 Management Professional Competence
Check the Paper Pattern
The students that are going to appear in the CA exam pattern are recommended to check the CA paper pattern in Pakistan 2025 from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan website so that they can prepare for the exam accordingly. For the convenience of students, ilmkidunya.com has tracked down all the necessary details. The CA paper pattern provides insight into the pattern that will be followed in the actual examination. This keeps the students updated about the latest trends of the paper pattern of CA exam in Pakistan and facilitates the preparation.
CA Paper Pattern Frequently Asked Questions:
The CA exam paper pattern is decided by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Paper pattern of CA Pakistan is announced every year just like CA syllabus. You can view the details of CA paper pattern on our website to get an idea of how things work in CA.
